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It’s been a long month, but still somehow too short and too chaotic to keep up with it all. Losing a family member is always heartbreaking, especially if it’s someone who you have always looked up to. My grandma passed away after a short fight with cancer, leaving an unfathomable emptiness in my heart. She … Read more

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Remember that post about two months ago when I was worried sick because I didn’t feel like eating sweets? The sudden loss of my otherwise well nurtured sweet tooth in those early months of pregnancy really freaked me out. I felt somewhat strange and a bit lost too. What the heck am I going to … Read more

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Where I come from holidays are all about food. A good, hearty and, above all, huge meal is undoubtedly the leitmotif of all festivities in Croatia. Food has the power to bring us together, evoke loving memories and create new unforgettable moments.

Chocolate Orange Ruffle Cake

March 13th, 2013 | Posted by Monika Topolko in Recipes - (19 Comments)
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It’s funny how you grow up to be nothing  like the person you once thought you would be. And that’s a good thing. It rules out the comfort and predictability of the every day routine and sets a path full of surprises, amazement and awe as you grow and discover yourself  and the world around … Read more

Buckwheat Gnudi with Peas

March 6th, 2013 | Posted by Monika Topolko in Recipes - (7 Comments)
Buckwheat gnudi

My husband hates peas. That being said, let us also mention the fact that I love them. No, strike that on grounds of a serious understatement. I could eat peas every day for the rest of my life. I probably would if there wasn’t for the grumpy pea hater and his suspicious eye. Although I … Read more